Volunteer Opportunities
 

USE YOUR ABILITIES TO HELP A NEIGHBOR IN NEED!
SPEND ONE DAY OR AN ENTIRE WEEK.
THE REWARDS ARE LIMITLESS!
 
Special Events
A few times a year, Habitat for Humanity of Lee County needs help staffing booths and table displays
at events in the area. Some of those events include the Home and Garden Homeshow as well as
fundraising and volunteer drives. If you’re interested in volunteering for special events, sign up with us today!
 
Thrift Store
Sort, organize and price items in Habitat for Humanity’s thrift stores! The Thrift Store was originally
started to help families furnish their homes with affordable items. Today, volunteers help run the store as its open to the public for shopping. All proceeds from the sale of donated items go towards the construction of Habitat homes. Habitat for Humanity of Lee County’s three thrift stores are located in North Fort Myers, Cape Coral and Labelle and open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am to 5pm. If you’re interested in volunteering in one of Habitat’s thrift stores, sign up here.
 
Paint Shop
Habitat for Humanity of Lee County pre-paints all doors, window frames and trim for Habitat homes in
our paint shop before the materials are brought to the construction sites. The paint shop is located next to our North Fort Myers office. If this is something you’d like to participate in, sign up here.
 
Bulk Mailing
Bulk mailing is a seasonal task. Habitat for Humanity of Lee County sends out newsletters and
fundraising pieces to donors and volunteers a few times a year in bulk mailing capacities. We need
help stuffing these pieces with envelopes and loose materials. Would you consider spending some time helping us with bulk mailing in our office when needed? Sign up here.
 
Construction
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!! TRAINING WILL BE PROVIDED ON SITE!! Tuesday-Saturday
every week, Habitat for Humanity starts construction on its homes at 8:00am, beginning with
orientation and instructions on the daily project. Breaks are taken at 10:00am and noon for lunch.
Typically, the workday ends at 2:30pm. Volunteers can stay as long or as little as they wish. If you would like to help on the construction of Habitat homes, sign up here.
If you have any questions please call the office at 239-652-0434 ext. 214
or email us at volcoor@habitat4humanity.org
 
Volunteer in Action!
Volunteer in Action!
Volunteer in Action!
     
Details for Construction
 

Your safety is our most important concern. For this reason, children under 14 are not allowed on
Habitat for Humanity work sites.

• When on a roof, get in the shade every half hour on hot days
• Do not put hammers in back pockets
• Drink plenty of water
• Wear a hat when possible
• Wear light colored clothing; dress in layers on cool days
• Wear gardening/work gloves if possible
• Wear safety glasses when using or around electrical equipment (provided at worksite)

Items to bring
• Work gloves
• Hammer
• Nail apron or tool belt
• Hard hat
• Tape measure & pencil
• Individual container of water or sports drink
• Lunch and snack

What to wear
• Sturdy shoes - NO SANDALS OR FLIP-FLOPS
• Old jeans or long shorts
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Hat
 

Please check the construction schedule for daily updates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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